Coach White's Senior Resources
Links for scholarships and more!
Use these links to help you get started
Scholarships
A scholarship search engine that is specifically tailored to a student's interests and experience.
American Association of School Administrators
http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=5618
Cancer Survivors
http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/
Disability Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.org/disabilities.htm
U.S. Dept. of Education
http://ed.gov
Federal Employee Education & Assistance
http://www.feea.org
U.S. Government Grants
http://www.fedmoney.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/
Susan G. Komen College Scholarship
http://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/Content_Binaries/KOMEN_Instructions.pdf
Military Dependents Scholarships
Veterans assist
http://www.veteransadvisor.com/2013/02/04/top-military-veterans-and-dependents-scholarships-in-2013/
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/
American Indian College Fund
http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/schol_mainstream.html
Scholarship Hunter
http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/
Student Scholarship Search
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
School Soup Scholarship Search
http://www.schoolsoup.com
United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org
International Scholarship Search
http://www.internationalscholarships.com
International Students at U.S. Colleges
http://www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/
Merit Aid
http://www.meritaid.com
College Net
http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
Scholarship Search
http://Scholarships4Students.com
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
http://www.apiasf.org/
Minorities
200 Scholarships for minority students
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
Academic Common Market
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, while paying in-state tuition rates.
http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
Military dependent registry
https://www.nrd.gov/education_and_training/scholarships_and_other_financial_assistance/scholarships_and_grants_for_spouses_and_dependents
Military children scholarships
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Scholarships.com
One of the Best sites for results.
http://www.scholarships.com/
Students in Foster Care
http://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/
Financial Aid
Official Government Site for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Scams
Avert the pitfalls!
www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
Undocumented Students
NACAC gives great resources for those students without citizenship.
http://www.nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/bulletin/2013Bulletin/02-13-2013/Pages/UndocumentedStudents.aspx
Federal Loans
http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/index.html
FAFSA tips
http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov
Clep a Course
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
Student Loans
http://www.salliemae.com/
Government Programs
http://www2.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml
SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org
Student Aid
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
College Search Information
Alabama Colleges & Universities
http://www.ache.alabama.gov/Colleges&Universities/Directory.htm
College Admission 101
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) shares important information.
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/Admission101.aspx
Alabama Course Transfers (STARS)
This site informs students/parents regarding courses taken at any state college or university in Alabama that will transfer between the colleges.
http://stars.troy.edu
College Admission BOOK
This is a GREAT resource. All you ever want to know about college admission is in this book and on this website. A wonderful informative resource for students and parents trying to navigate the college admission and financial aid process! These authors can save you an enormous amount of time and stress.
http://collegeadmissionbook.com/
First Generation College Student
This site is a great resource for any student being first in their family to attend college.
www.imfirst.org
College Lists of all kinds
See what a Professional Association (NACAC) of college advisors have created for public use. A wealth of information, lists of all types.
http://collegelistswiki.com/
Colleges requiring SAT subject tests
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQD41yn0jKU5oxFuMktWRvrYoe3r0s7ur0RiRLrQ4vg/edit?pli=1
Academic Common Market
http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
Brain Track College Guide
http://www.braintrack.com/us-colleges
ACT and CollegeNET
http://www.c3apply.org/
Virtual Campus Tours
http://www.campustours.com/
College Atlas
http://www.collegeatlas.org/
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.org/
College Comparison
http://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/
College Essays
http://www.teenink.com/college_guide/college_essays/
College Lists
http://collegelists.pbworks.com/w/page/16119456/College-Lists-Wiki
American Council on Education
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CIP1
College Match
http://www.matchcollege.com/
College Net
http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
College QuickStart
http://www.collegeboard.com/quick
College Bound
http://www.gocollege.com/
Careers and Colleges
http://www.careersandcolleges.com/tp2/cnc/login.do
SAT/ACT Optional for Admission
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional/state
College Finder
http://www.collegeview.com/index.jsp
Virtual College Fairs
http://www.collegeweeklive.com/
The Common Application
http://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
European Council of International Schools
http://www.ecis.org/
Collegiate Walking Tour Videos
http://www.collegiatechoice.com/
Historically Black Colleges
http://www.american-school-search.com/colleges/hbcu
Ivy League Admissions
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/ivy_league/
Kaplan
http://www.kaplan.com
College Majors
http://www.collegemajors101.com/
Association of American Medical Colleges Facts
http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/
AAMC Curriculum Directory
https://services.aamc.org/currdir/index.cfm
Medical and Dental School Help
http://www.medicalhelpnet.com/content/view/28/46/
Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/
National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
National Association of College Admission Counseling Newsletter
http://www.nacacnet.org/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Post Secondary Education
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
Peterson's Guide
http://www.petersons.com/
Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
College Bound Network
http://www.collegebound.net/
United Kingdom International Cultural Relations
http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/
Schools in the USA
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/
Big Future by College Board
This site contains a wealth of information for the college, major, and career search!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/know-yourself
Career Search
Johnson O'Connor Aptitude Test
One of the BEST and most accurate instruments to assisting in finding the most appropriate career direction and college major.
http://www.jocrf.org/faqs/index.html
Underrepresented students fly-in
A great resource for minority students.
http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/fly-in-programs-for-underrepresented-students/
Mapping Your Future
http://mappingyourfuture.org/
Discover
See your counselor for I.D.
http://www.act.org/discover/
Alabama Career Information
Career and Financial Aid information
http://alcareerinfo.org/start/counselors.html
Keirsey Temperament Sorter
http://www.keirsey.com/
Engineering
http://www.tryengineering.com/
Science Careers
http://www.sciencepioneers.org/
Alabama Career Information Network
http://www.alcareerinfo.org/
Career Forward
http://nroc.careerforward.org/careerforward/
College Athletics
College Sports Scholarships
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/
NCAA Clearinghouse Basics
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/clearinghouse
National Collegiate Athletic Association
http://www.ncaa.org/
Head Coach Web Search
http://www.collegecoachesonline.com/
Military Academies
Army
http://www.usma.edu/
Air Force
http://www.usafa.af.mil/
Navy
http://www.usna.edu/homepage.php
Coast Guard
http://www.cga.edu/
ROTC Information
Army
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html
Air Force
http://www.afrotc.com/
Navy
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Marine
http://www.marines.com/#default
Military Aid
Military Student Aid
http://www.finaid.org/military/
Military Scholarships
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/
Military College Aid
http://www.military.com/education/content/money-for-school/military-spouse-and-family-educational-assistance-programs.html
ROTC Information
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/before-serving-in-the-military/rotc-programs?campaign_id=SEM2012:on:google:ROTC-r_o_t_c:exact
Summer Programs
Peterson's Pre-College Summer Programs
http://www.petersons.com/college-search/summer-programs-camps-search.aspx
Venture Scholar Summer Enrichment Programs
http://www.venturescholar.org/portals/enrichment.php
Career Summer Programs and Camps
http://www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm
Summer Enrichment Programs
http://www.enrichmentalley.com/
Summer Opportunities
http://collegelists.pbworks.com/w/page/16119590/Summer%20Programs%20-%20General
Summer Opportunities
http://www.usummer.com/
Questbridge Summer
This is an opportunity for low-income students. If accepted to the Questbridge summer program, a student will gain assistance in applying to highly selective colleges such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Duke. If the student wins their scholarship and is accepted to one of those colleges, it could mean a fully paid four year scholarship.
http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-summer-programs
National Student Language Immersion
http://www.nsliforyouth.org/
Testing
Seniors prepare to complete the FAFSA. - Juniors: plan ahead.
http://secure.elabs10.com/functions/message_view.html?mid=2192719&mlid=486&siteid=2010000185&uid=8cc6b57018
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/testing/
Educational Testing Service
http://www.ets.org/
No Test Requirement
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
Free Test Prep for PSAT
http://www.eprep.com/courses/sat
Questions about ACT/SAT
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/standardizedtests/Standardized_Tests_PSAT_SAT_ACT_and_TOEFL.htm
SAT subject tests
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/?s_kwcid=TC%7C7002%7Csat%20subject%20tests%7C%7CS%7Ce%7C7081086884
Test Prep-Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Test Prep - Number2
http://www.number2.com/index.cfm
SAT waitlist guidelines
Read policies regarding taking the SAT or SAT subject tests if you missed the regular registration deadline.
http://tinyurl.com/SATwaitlist
PSAT testing
Helpful information regarding PSAT
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/psat/download
ACT
http://actstudent.org
Convert SAT to ACT score
This helpful site allows one to compare admission test scores.
http://convertyourscore.org/
SAT score use at Colleges
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf
AP Information
College Board
http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
College AP Policies
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
How to Prepare for College
A great resource for students and parents for the college planning process.
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Pages/Default.aspx
National Survey of Student Engagement
Find out what students say about colleges.
http://nsse.iub.edu/html/students_parents.cfm
Essay Writing
A former dean of a major university shares his insight on writing your personal statement....your college admission essay.
http://www.dearadmissions.com/personal-statement-book/
Transfer Colleges
A professional organization gives support for students choosing to transfer colleges.
http://www.nacacnet.org/research/transfer/Pages/default.aspx